Medal
19th century (made)
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This is a silver medal made in the 19th century, in England, and signed "Narcisse." The obverse of this medal represents Religion presenting a medal to a soldier, and the inscription "Thou art worthy. Be thou faithful unto death." The reverse shows a crown above the regimental colours of the 26th Regt, the Cameronians, branches of palm and laurel, and the date 1823. This medal has a swivel and ribbon.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silver |
| Brief description | Medal, 26th Regt, the Cameronians, dated 1823, English, early 19th century. |
| Physical description | Obv., Religion presenting a medal to a soldier, and an inscription. Rev., a crown above the regimental colours of the 26th Regt, the Cameronians. Branches of palm and laurel, and the date 1823. Swivel and ribbon. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | "Thou art worthy. Be thou faithful unto death." |
| Credit line | Given by the late Jas. W. Fleming |
| Object history | Given by the late Jas.W.Fleming, F.R.C.S.E., Surgeon- Major 4th R.I.D Guards. |
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| Summary | This is a silver medal made in the 19th century, in England, and signed "Narcisse." The obverse of this medal represents Religion presenting a medal to a soldier, and the inscription "Thou art worthy. Be thou faithful unto death." The reverse shows a crown above the regimental colours of the 26th Regt, the Cameronians, branches of palm and laurel, and the date 1823. This medal has a swivel and ribbon. |
| Bibliographic reference | List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington, Acquired During the Year 1877, Arranged According to the Dates of Acquisition. London : Printed by George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O. p. 135. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1617-1877 |
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| Record created | November 6, 2008 |
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